--- product_id: 40893055 title: "Men at Arms (Sword of Honor, 1)" brand: "back bay books" price: "AED 91" currency: AED in_stock: true reviews_count: 12 category: "Book" url: https://www.desertcart.ae/products/40893055-men-at-arms-sword-of-honor-1 store_origin: AE region: United Arab Emirates --- # Men at Arms (Sword of Honor, 1) **Brand:** back bay books **Price:** AED 91 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Men at Arms (Sword of Honor, 1) by back bay books - **How much does it cost?** AED 91 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ae](https://www.desertcart.ae/products/40893055-men-at-arms-sword-of-honor-1) ## Best For - back bay books enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted back bay books brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![Men at Arms (Sword of Honor, 1) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51Rj9YrJ4FL.jpg) ![Men at Arms (Sword of Honor, 1) - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31X133-20WL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Ironic Story of War *by E***R on Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2009* In MEN AT ARMS, Waugh writes about the experiences in 1939 and 1940 of Guy Crouchback, the scion of an old aristocratic English family that has lost its money. The backdrop for Guy's experiences is England's dark days at the start of World War II--the Blitzkrieg of Poland, the Twilight War, the Battle of France, Churchill's assumption of power, and the Battle of Britain. In this parlous time, Waugh shows Guy finding a position in the army, training with the Royal Corps of Halberdiers, assuming home guard duties, and then participating in a poorly defined mission in Senegal, as his nation is fighting for its survival. Throughout, Waugh focuses on the small issues of Crouchback's life--the people he meets, the training he receives, the eccentricities and shenanigans of the soldiers--as he tries to do his duty and contribute to the great cause of his country.In telling this story, Waugh absolutely piles on the irony, which surely culminates in this novel's final few chapters, when Guy finally participates in military action and shows soldierly concern for a hospitalized fellow officer. Ultimately, Waugh's ironies--the huge disconnect between Guy's honorable and decent intentions and his actual experiences--are the true subject of this book, with Waugh showing that, on the soldier's level, war borders on sad and twisted farce.In MEN AT ARMS, Waugh's primary characters--Crouchback, Apthorpe, and Ritchie-Hook--are soldiers who, within the limits of their personalities, perform their duty. Never do they wonder about soldiering or question the values of the Halberdiers. This is not, in other words, profound literature in which characters grow and question their assumptions. Instead, this is a novel about the absurdity of duty. And, it's probably hilarious, at moments, to Brits, who would be fully attuned to its slightly odd class-conscious characters.Waugh certainly writes gracefully and with great pace. Further, he is entertaining and manages to keep his story interesting, even though nothing very interesting happens until the very end. While not great fiction, this novel is fun and highly readable and I'm hooked. I believe the next book in Waugh's THE SWORD OF HONOR trilogy is OFFICERS AND GENTLEMEN. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Henk's debut *by S***R on Reviewed in the United States on January 25, 2018* n writing this novella Pembrey has succeeded brilliantly in introducing Henk into a true factual situation and at the same time laying the foundations for the future. In 1983 Henk had just joined the police. By chance, he becomes involved in the investigation into the kidnapping of Freddy Heineken.He rapidly exhibits the maverick characteristics shown in the Harbour Master and Night Market by effectively running his own search for the missing Heineken and his driver. On the way, he becomes potentially compromised by Frans Hals who in later books becomes Henk's criminal nemesis as a result. We also meet his future wife, Petra, and his army pal, Johans. Around this. Pembrey spins a kaleidoscopic plot in a setting of an Amsterdam in the process of rapid physical change and development. This is clever stuff indeed. Much to be recommended. . ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Apthorpe Gloriosus *by D***N on Reviewed in the United States on July 14, 2009* This is my favourite Evelyn Waugh novel. It is classically perfect and very funny. It is the only one of the Sword of Honour books that is comic, though it has a lot of weight to it. Apthorpe is one of the best characters in literature, funny, tragic, sympathetic, annoying, a multi-facetted creation and very memorable. This edition is ideal, with an attractive, decent-sized typeface and printed in black, comfortable and enjoyable to read. Along with the original hardback it is the best edition I have seen. This is Evelyn Waugh with real gravitas. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.ae/products/40893055-men-at-arms-sword-of-honor-1](https://www.desertcart.ae/products/40893055-men-at-arms-sword-of-honor-1) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Arab Emirates* *Store origin: AE* *Last updated: 2026-04-22*